🛡️ Defense Buff

The Defense Buff is a temporary effect in Stardew Valley that reduces the amount of damage taken from enemies. While active, it makes combat encounters safer by lowering incoming damage, giving players more survivability in dangerous areas such as the Mines or Skull Cavern.

Defense Buffs do not stack — consuming a new one will replace the current effect.

✨ Effects

• Reduces incoming damage from enemies
• Provides extra safety in high-risk areas like Skull Cavern
• Pairs well with Attack Buffs for balanced combat efficiency
• Useful for players focusing on long mining sessions

🍽️ Sources

Defense Buffs can be gained by consuming meals such as:

• Pumpkin Soup
• Eggplant Parmesan
• Roots Platter
• Other dishes that provide +Defense

💡 Tips & Strategies

• Combine with Attack Buffs for both survivability and damage
• Best used when farming dangerous monster-infested levels
• Helpful for newer players learning combat mechanics